self-employed
adjective
self-em·ployed
ˌself-im-ˈplȯid 
: earning income directly from one's own business, trade, or profession rather than as a specified salary or wages from an employer
self-employed
noun
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For clients with 1099 income or those who are self-employed, consider setting up a Solo 401(k).
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Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The program is popular with people who are self-employed and those who don’t get insurance through their work, Roders Turner said.
—Christopher O'Donnell, Sun Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
If your income is irregular, such as being self-employed or having fluctuating hours, consider providing additional documentation, like contracts or statements from clients, to further demonstrate your financial stability.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Strange is self-employed as an independent consultant.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The program is popular with people who are self-employed and those who don’t get insurance through their work, Roders Turner said.
—Christopher O'Donnell, Sun Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
If your income is irregular, such as being self-employed or having fluctuating hours, consider providing additional documentation, like contracts or statements from clients, to further demonstrate your financial stability.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Strange is self-employed as an independent consultant.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Self-employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-employed. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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